Ruptela is a GPS monitoring solution developer whose products are used for fleet, asset and personal tracking. The firm helps companies effectively manage resources with a suite of communications technologies, electronics and software systems. Ruptela offers Trust Track, a ready-to-go solution that includes the necessary hardware, user-friendly Web-based software, connections and detailed maps.

Nokia unveiled “Terminal Mode,” a technology designed to bridge the gap between mobile phones and automobiles. Terminal Mode allows Nokia users to access the services and applications on their mobile phones through the infotainment systems in their cars, thereby making it easy to use free navigation from OVI, engage with Twitter, or search for a weather forecast while driving. Terminal Mode also allows users to control mobile phones through the in-car infotainment system.

London, UK, March, 2010 - Leaders and innovators from the digital/wireless automotive, mobile and web industries will come together for the 10th annual Telematics Detroit Conference, Exhibition & Awards, at the Rock Financial Showplace , Novi, MI, June 8 – 9, 2010. Just announced, the program will provide expert level business intelligence and strategy alignment to set the course of telematics for the new decade! Over 200 attendees are already confirmed their place for what promises to be a powerful and most relevant telematics focussed event.

Andrew Tolve reports on why industry experts see the smartphone as an opportunity rather than a challenge

The smartphone era has arrived. Computers once the size of basements now fit comfortably in our pockets, allowing us to place calls, play music, and search the Web. Directions are easy to dig up, as are points of interest, weather, and emergency contacts.

Europe’s largest auto exhibition, the International Motor Show, is celebrating its 80th anniversary in Geneva. The global recession and the auto industry’s dreary 2009 caused the show’s organizers to fear the 80th anniversary might not come to pass. But more than 75 automakers and design boutiques arrived in Geneva with glitzy rides and revolutionary concepts in tow.

David Levine, director of next-generation services for ITIS Holdings, is responsible for leading business development across strategic automotive accounts for MILE Traffic and Travel GmbH. As part of MILE’s recent successful bid to deliver traffic and travel services across Europe for BMW AG, Levine led the creation of a new high-quality traffic service for Germany.

Toyota executives faced questions this week in the first of several US Congressional hearings investigating the company’s recent spate of recalls. Toyota has recalled more than eight million vehicles worldwide since the fall of 2009 in an attempt to fix malfunctioning accelerator pedals and brake pads.

Dave Cozzens joined Telogis from Novell Corporation, where he was most recently vice president of operations for Novell Americas, a $500-million business encompassing the US, Canada, and Latin America. Prior to this role, he held a number of senior executive positions at Novell.

Thousands of mobile companies descended on Barcelona, Spain, for the annual Mobile World Congress, from February 15th to 18th. The Congress was a celebration of innovative mobile solutions, a discussion of industry challenges and opportunities, and a forum for mobile companies to unveil new phones and platforms.

Here’s how new value propositions are influencing the development of navigation, subscription services, and synergy with emerging electric plug-in hybrid vehicles.